Living in Ocheyedan, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ocheyedan · Census data 2020–2024
Ocheyedan has 511 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $79,500 (6% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $102,400, the median rent is $723/month.
Ocheyedan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ocheyedan at a glance
- Population
- 511
- Median age
- 46.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $79,500State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $102,400State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $723/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Ocheyedan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Iowa median; home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ocheyedan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ocheyedan the median home value is $102,400, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $723 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $982 a month in housing costs.
Ocheyedan median household income
The median household income in Ocheyedan is $79,500 and the income per person is $35,413. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Ocheyedan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 260
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.20
Ocheyedan demographics
- Population
- 511
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 232
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ocheyedan ›
Education in Ocheyedan
4.3% of adults 25 and older in Ocheyedan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ocheyedan
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.7%
Ocheyedan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocheyedan | 511 | $79,500 | $102,400 | $723 |
| Harris | 222 | $53,911 | $87,500 | $950 |
| Round Lake | 333 | $71,667 | $109,900 | — |
| Bigelow | 297 | $58,359 | — | $1,545 |
| Melvin | 230 | $65,417 | $68,000 | $538 |
| Sibley | 2,803 | $55,070 | $122,000 | $774 |
| Lake Park | 1,184 | $74,500 | $168,800 | $872 |
| Ashton | 461 | $57,375 | $98,800 | $900 |
| Worthington | 13,780 | $61,797 | $210,300 | $938 |
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What is the median household income in Ocheyedan, IA?
The median household income in Ocheyedan is $79,500, 6% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ocheyedan?
The median home value in Ocheyedan is $102,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Ocheyedan?
The median gross rent in Ocheyedan is $723 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Ocheyedan, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Iowa median; home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Ocheyedan?
The median age in Ocheyedan is 46.8 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Ocheyedan?
The average commute to work in Ocheyedan is 22 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ocheyedan?
The unemployment rate in Ocheyedan is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ocheyedan?
4.3% of adults in Ocheyedan have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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